10 Things to do in Tavastia Proper That You Shouldn't Miss

July 4, 2021 Deane Carmody

Tavastia Proper (Finnish: Kanta-Häme; Swedish: Egentliga Tavastland) is a region (maakunta / landskap) of Finland. It borders to the regions Southwest Finland, Pirkanmaa, Päijänne Tavastia, and Uusimaa.
Restaurants in Tavastia Proper

1. Palander House

Linnankatu 16, Hameenlinna 13100 Finland +358 3 6212967 [email protected] http://hmlmuseo.fi/kohteet/palanderin-talo/
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Palander House

Palander House presents the lifestyle of a bourgeois Hameenlinna family 100 years ago. The museum showcases a variety of room ensembles, ranging from the elegant drawing room to the servants’ kitchen. The museum is located in the north-east corner of the city centre in an area with lots of period houses. Admission fee includes a guided tour. These are held every 30 minutes. Opening Hours 2.5.–31.8. Tue–Sun 12 p.m.–4 p.m. 1.9.–30.4. Sat–Sun 12 p.m.–4 p.m. Christmas Exhibition 30.11.2019-6.1.2020 Mon–Sun 12 p.m.–4 p.m.

2. Sibelius Hall

Ankkurikatu 7, Lahti 15140 Finland +358 50 3985809 http://www.sibeliustalo.fi/
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4.5 based on 146 reviews

Sibelius Hall

Sibelius Hall is located by the beautiful Lake Vesijarvi. Sibelius Hall is a congress- and concert center that offers diverse services for both consumers and companies. Sibelius Hall was built in 2000 adjacent to an old factory building. The modern wooden architecture is combined with the old industrial history in the most interesting way.

3. Birthplace of Jean Sibelius

Hallituskatu 11, Hameenlinna 13100 Finland +358 3 6212755 [email protected] http://hmlmuseo.fi/kohteet/sibeliuksen-syntymakoti/
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4.5 based on 44 reviews

Birthplace of Jean Sibelius

Composer Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) was born and lived the first 20 years of his life in Hameenlinna. The rooms of his birthplace are decorated in the style of the era between the 1860s and the 1880s, and the museum exhibition sheds light on little Janne’s childhood years in Hameenlinna. A guided tour will provide you with more information. Chamber concerts are regularly held at the hall of the museum. Opening Hours 2.5.–31.8. Mon–Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 1.9.–30.4. Tue–Sun 12 p.m.–4 p.m. (Closed: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Labor Day, Midsummer Eve, Midsummer Day, Midsummer Sunday, Independence Day 6.12. and Christmas 23.–26.12.)

Reviewed By Nannanen

A lovely little museum in a great location. You don't need a lot of time to visit, but I chose to stay a little longer and soak in the calm atmosphere. Sibelius's wonderful music in the background is a great touch, and the staff is incredibly helpful.

4. Aulanko

Talaskuja 3 c/o Hameen Matkailu Oy, Hameenlinna 13200 Finland +358 10 6172300 [email protected] http://www.aulanko.fi/
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4.5 based on 113 reviews

Aulanko

This park covers a large area around the city centre, so it is not appropriate to put a street address.

Reviewed By vasavapr - Lappeenranta, Finland

We have been to Hämeenlinna many times and mostly our visit was limited to Häme castle and centre. But our friends (who had moved here) took us around this area and that is when we realized that there is more in Hämeenlinna than just the castle. We were so surprised that we planned our next visit and stayed in a hotel just to explore the city and surrounding region. This regions has something to offer to people of all ages and preference. The options include golf course, nature trail, forests, lake, parks, adventure, observation tower, boat riding and so on. The area can be easily explored by car or bicycle.

5. Evo Hiking Area

Saarelantie 1 Evo Centre/Oppimiskeskus, Hameenlinna Finland http://www.outdoors.fi/evo
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Evo Hiking Area

6. Lahti Sports Center

Salpausselaenkatu 8, Lahti 15110 Finland http://www.lahti.fi/palvelut/liikunta-ja-ulkoilu/urheilukeskus/stadion
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4.5 based on 78 reviews

Lahti Sports Center

Reviewed By 44katag - Krakow, Poland

Great venue and event organisation. We already visited Lahti Sport Center twice and were very satisfied! Looking forward to next ski jumping World Cup!

7. Motorcycle Museum of Finland

Veistaemoenkatu 1, Lahti 15140 Finland +358 40 0712310 [email protected] http://www.moottoripyoramuseo.fi/
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4.5 based on 172 reviews

Motorcycle Museum of Finland

Motorcycle Museum in Lahti in Finland, located next to Lake Vesijarvi. An annual rotating exhibition includes almost 100 historic restored bikes all around the world within interesting stories. In the same building is also Ace Cafe Lahti cafe and restaurant. Ace Cafe Lahti is the first Ace outside of London. Ace Cafe is closed during the winter season from September to April. We work on Museum's office usually from Monday to Friday 10-16. But email or call us in advance. On weekends we can receive groups to the Museum as long as they are booked in advance.

Reviewed By KristianKoo - Lahti, Finland

Ace Cafe -bar & grill surrounded by a postcard view of lake Vesijärvi. The museum has 100+ beautifully restored motorcycles. Friendly service. Try the Black Ace burger!

8. Museo Militaria

Vanhankaupunginkatu 19, Hameenlinna 13100 Finland +358 3 6824600 [email protected] http://www.museomilitaria.fi
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4.5 based on 87 reviews

Museo Militaria

Reviewed By jayw986 - Riihimaki, Finland

Visited on Sunday noon. We were the only customers and had the three-story building for ourselves. Plenty of items and info for many visits. I’m glad they had this history oasis open even there are so few visitors.

9. Hame Castle

Kustaa III katu 6 Helsinki, Hameenlinna 13100 Finland +358 29 5336932 http://www.kansallismuseo.fi/en/hame-castle
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4.0 based on 233 reviews

Hame Castle

Häme Castle is one of Finland's medieval royal castles. It is believed to have been built at the end of the 13th century, following the crusade by Swedish Earl Birger to Häme region. During the Middle Ages the original fortified camp was built into a residential castle for its commandant. In the 18th century a third storey was built and curtain wall buildings partly replaced the original outer walls. The castle and its surroundings were in prison use from 1837 to 1972. The main castle is now presented as a historical monument. The Häme Castle and its redbrick barracks are on the shore of Lake Vanajavesi. The promontary has been a meeting place for centuries, and the walls almost echo the voices from the Middle Ages.

Reviewed By visithame - Tavastia Proper, Finland

Häme Castle is beautiful castle right next to lake Vanaja. Guided tour is included to the price and with great guides you will definitely get most of the castles histories and stories. There are also nice events during the year for example Buhurt battles and Horse Tournament. Häme Medieval festival is also in august in the castle and its surroundings. There is also different workshops during the events and also to groups. Those are nice and fun way to learn about history. Restaurant is open in summer times and other times of the year you can order lunch or dinner to groups. I have visited this place several times and it is always interesting and every time I learn something new!

10. Vankilamuseo

Kustaa III katu 8, Hameenlinna 13100 Finland +358 3 6212977 http://www.visithameenlinna.fi/vankilamuseo
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4.0 based on 55 reviews

Vankilamuseo

Reviewed By visithame - Tavastia Proper, Finland

The Prison is authentic and exciting place to visit. This is a museum, but it has been an old prison and there is many things left there and that makes it really authentic. It almost seems like the prisoners and the stuff just left. Offices and prison cells have been left intact. There is also clothing and other things to see in the museum. In a guided tour you here exciting stories about the prison history and stories about the prisoners.

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